Let's talk about the way things were
Let's talk about the way things should be
I think I'm certain
But I'm not so sure
If I'll deliver what's expected of me
Let's make believe we're all OK
You better just pretend
We're doing better
Than we've ever been
I think it's safe to say
That we've forgotten what regrets worth

Cause that's exactly
What a catastrophe is
Ignoring warnings
Thinking kids will be kids will be
A delusion
Kept at a distance
I think it's strange to have to
Fight resistance

We're gonna get it right for the first time
We're gonna get it right
Gonna get it right
We're gonna get it right for the first time
Unmask ourselves
And we'll find

I've given up on acting
Like I'm perfect
I advise you all
To do the same
Perfection's rare
So the last time I checked
We've all been introduced
To feeling ashamed
Let's talk about the way things were
Let's talk about the way things should be
I think I'm certain
But I'm not so sure
If I'll turn my back
As soon as God lets me

Cause that's exactly
What a catastrophe is
Ignoring warnings
Thinking kids will be kids will be
A delusion
Kept at a distance
I think it's strange to have to
Fight resistance

We're gonna get it right for the first time
We're gonna get it right
Gonna get it right
We're gonna get it right for the first time
Cause when we try it alone
Then we find